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Author: dlynbid
Surnames: Christie
Classification: queries
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"The story of Robert Christie is well worth while. for those who would review the ways of fate that long ago. He was the younger son of a Scottish laird, with a plentiful prospect; but in a boyish rage he left home and, in his seventeenth year, enlisted in the British army, where he became a sergeant under Cornwallis at Yorktown. After the surrender, he refused to return to England, and thereby, as a technical deserter, sac ri?ced the estate that fell to him upon the death of his only brother, the childless Laird of Beech Green. He married Frances Burdett, of a good Virginia family, and learned the weaving of old-time coverlets, now highly prized. A pair of these won the admiration of William Lyttle, "tired of his rambling" and thinking of "some one who would keep him at home." At any rate, some lots were given in'exchange, that are now included in the countless values of Fountain Square. But, as with the estate in Scotland, Robert could not bide the time. And so he let anot!
her fortune go and came out to VVilliamsburg to live in a cabin on the lot where is now the writer's home. A little later the family lived in another cabin that stood on the slight rise, a good stone throw south from the eastern end of the Main Street bridge. There, on September 3, 1803, was born the youngest of the ten children, William B. Christie, the most eloquent pulpit orator of his generation. who, if we may believe tradition. has not since been excelled in seraphic sweetness of speech. Chilled by want, sorrowing for his father's increasing intemperance, and thrilled with the aspirations of conscious ability. the boy was timid before his rude companions, until their coarse taunts about his poverty aroused his rage, and then his passion brooked no opposition. After awhile it was understood that he was a dangerous subject for sport. But for those who met him fair, he was gentle and obliging. In person. he was tall and slight. His complexion was that striking contrast o!
f pale features and hectic cheeks, lit by dark, brilliant eyes, all fr
amed by glossy black hair, the combination only found among the black-eyed sons of Scotland.""History of Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio, Volume 1, page 246, by Byron WIlliams, 1913.
If you Google "History of Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio" by Byron Williams, you should be able to find a pdf version of both volumes. Volume 1 is the History, Volume 2 is the Biographical Sketches.
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Author: jrickett24
Surnames: Christie Cornish Moulton
Classification: queries
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I have been to Clermont Co, OH and to Kenton Co, KY (other side of the river) where the family lived for a while. Robert Jr. is buried in Brown Co, OH and much of the family moved to Scott Co, IN and Jefferson County, IN. You may need to search all of these area.
I plan to visit again. I would appreciate if you stay in touch -- lricketts(a)jtrinc.com
My line is Robert Christie (1760-1818), Andrew Christie (1800-1875), Roxanna Christie Cornish (1843 -1916), Lena Itasca Cornish Moulton (1874 - 1955), George Ernest Moulton (1907 - 1988), David Ronald Moulton (1938 - 2012)
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Author: dlynbid
Surnames: Christie, Christy
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The closest I have come to an actual document is the "History of Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio" by Byron William (circa 1913). On page 779, it states "The Christie family is of Scotch origin. The great-grandfather and great-uncle of Mr. (William B.) Christie of this sketch bore the title of Laird in Scotland, and the grandfather, Robert Christie, came to America when seventeen years of age as a British soldier and was a sergeant in Lord Cornwallis's army."
It is my goal this year to visit Clermont, Brown and Hamilton COunties in Ohio, to search the deepest recesses of any archive available to find an actual "document" that lends credence to this "story".
Robert Christie (1760-1818) would be my 5th great grandfather, through Andrew Christie (1800-1875), William H. Christie (1830-1885), Joseph Christie (1862-1924), Clyde Christie (1883-1916), and Gladys Christie (1906-1992).
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